# Privacy Policy for FocusPilot
**Last Updated:** November 2025
## Introduction
FocusPilot ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how FocusPilot handles information when you use our Chrome browser extension.
**Our Core Privacy Promise:** FocusPilot does NOT collect, store, transmit, or share any of your personal data with external servers or third parties. All data processing happens entirely on your local device.
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## Information We Do NOT Collect
FocusPilot does NOT collect:
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number, address)
- Browsing history or website visit data
- Search queries or typed content
- Passwords or login credentials
- Payment information (handled by Chrome Web Store)
- Location data
- Device information
- IP addresses
- Analytics or usage statistics
- Cookies or tracking identifiers
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## Information Stored Locally on Your Device
FocusPilot stores the following data ONLY on your local device using Chrome's secure storage API:
### 1. **Blocked Websites List**
- URLs and domains you choose to block
- Blocking type (focus mode, permanent, time-controlled)
- Custom block messages
### 2. **Focus Mode Settings**
- Focus mode status (enabled/disabled)
- Scheduled focus mode times
- Focus mode preferences
### 3. **Time Tracking Data**
- Time spent on websites (for WebStat Analytics)
- Visit counts and timestamps
- Website categories (AI-generated locally)
### 4. **User Preferences**
- Theme settings (light/dark mode)
- Dashboard layout preferences
- Notification settings
- Language preferences
### 5. **Security Settings**
- Password hash (PBKDF2 encrypted, never stored in plain text)
- Security question answers (hashed)
- Password protection status
### 6. **Premium Status**
- License activation status
- Trial period information
- Feature access permissions
### 7. **AI Training Data**
- Website categorization corrections you provide
- Custom category assignments
**Important:** All this data remains on your device and is never transmitted to any external server.
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## How We Use Locally Stored Data
The data stored on your device is used exclusively for:
1. **Website Blocking** - Enforcing your blocking rules and focus mode settings
2. **Time Tracking** - Displaying analytics about your browsing habits
3. **AI Categorization** - Automatically classifying websites into categories
4. **Security** - Protecting your settings with password authentication
5. **Personalization** - Remembering your preferences and settings
6. **Premium Features** - Managing your license and feature access
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## Chrome Extension Permissions Explained
FocusPilot requires the following Chrome permissions to function:
### 1. **storage**
- **Purpose:** Save your settings, blocked sites, and preferences locally
- **Data Access:** Only data you explicitly configure in the extension
- **Privacy Impact:** No external transmission; all data stays on your device
### 2. **history**
- **Purpose:** Track time spent on websites for WebStat Analytics
- **Data Access:** Website URLs and visit timestamps
- **Privacy Impact:** Processed locally; never sent to external servers
### 3. **tabs**
- **Purpose:** Monitor active tabs to enforce blocking rules
- **Data Access:** Current tab URL and status
- **Privacy Impact:** Real-time processing only; no persistent storage of tab data
### 4. **scripting**
- **Purpose:** Inject blocking scripts to display block pages
- **Data Access:** Ability to modify page content when blocking
- **Privacy Impact:** Only activates on blocked websites
### 5. **webNavigation**
- **Purpose:** Detect when you navigate to blocked websites
- **Data Access:** Navigation events and URLs
- **Privacy Impact:** Processed in real-time; no data retention
### 6. **topSites**
- **Purpose:** Categorize your frequently visited sites for analytics
- **Data Access:** List of most visited websites
- **Privacy Impact:** Used only for local AI categorization
### 7. **host_permissions (all_urls)**
- **Purpose:** Enable blocking functionality on any website you choose
- **Data Access:** Ability to access any website you visit
- **Privacy Impact:** Only used to enforce your blocking rules; no data collection
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## Data Security
FocusPilot implements enterprise-grade security measures:
### 1. **Password Protection**
- Passwords are hashed using PBKDF2 with 100,000 iterations
- SHA-256 cryptographic hash function
- Salted hashing prevents rainbow table attacks
- Plain text passwords are NEVER stored
### 2. **Local Processing**
- All AI categorization happens on your device
- No cloud processing or external API calls
- No data transmission to remote servers
### 3. **Content Security Policy**
- Strict CSP prevents unauthorized script execution
- No inline scripts or external resources
- Protection against XSS attacks
### 4. **Secure Storage**
- Chrome's encrypted storage API
- Data isolated from other extensions
- Protected by Chrome's security sandbox
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## Third-Party Services
FocusPilot does NOT use any third-party services, including:
- Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
- Crash reporting tools
- Advertising networks
- Social media integrations
- Cloud storage services
- External APIs or servers
**Exception:** Payment processing is handled entirely by the Chrome Web Store payment system, which has its own privacy policy governed by Google.
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## Data Sharing and Disclosure
FocusPilot does NOT share, sell, rent, or disclose your data to:
- Third-party companies
- Advertisers
- Data brokers
- Analytics services
- Government agencies (unless legally required)
- Other users
**Your data never leaves your device.**
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## Data Retention and Deletion
### How Long Data is Stored
Data is stored locally on your device indefinitely until you choose to delete it.
### How to Delete Your Data
You can delete all FocusPilot data at any time:
**Option 1: Reset All Settings**
1. Open FocusPilot dashboard
2. Go to General Settings
3. Click "Reset All Settings"
4. Confirm deletion
**Option 2: Uninstall Extension**
1. Right-click FocusPilot icon in Chrome toolbar
2. Select "Remove from Chrome"
3. Confirm removal
4. All data is automatically deleted
**Option 3: Clear Chrome Extension Data**
1. Go to `chrome://settings/clearBrowserData`
2. Select "Advanced"
3. Check "Site settings" and "Hosted app data"
4. Click "Clear data"
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## Children's Privacy
FocusPilot does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years of age. Since we don't collect any personal data at all, the extension can be safely used by users of all ages. Parents should supervise their children's use of browser extensions.
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## International Users
FocusPilot is available worldwide. Since all data processing happens locally on your device, there are no international data transfers or cross-border privacy concerns.
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## Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
### European Users( GDPR )
- **Right to Access:** You can access all your data through the extension dashboard
- **Right to Deletion:** You can delete all data at any time (see Data Deletion section)
- **Right to Portability:** You can export your data as CSV from WebStat Analytics
- **Right to Object:** You can disable any feature at any time
### USA Users
- **Right to Know:** All data stored is visible in the extension dashboard
- **Right to Delete:** Full deletion available through settings
- **Right to Opt-Out:** No data sale occurs (we don't collect data)
- **Data Transparency:** Complete visibility into what data is stored locally
- **Control Rights:** Full control over all extension features and data retention
### South African Users (POPIA)
- **Right to Access:** You can access all your data through the extension dashboard
- **Right to Correction:** You can modify or correct any stored preferences
- **Right to Deletion:** You can delete all data at any time (see Data Deletion section)
- **Right to Object:** You can disable any feature or data processing at any time
- **Right to Portability:** You can export your data as CSV from WebStat Analytics
- **Right to Restrict Processing:** You can limit how your data is used within the extension
### Other Jurisdictions
We respect privacy rights under all applicable laws. Contact us if you have specific privacy concerns.
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## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in privacy laws
- New features or functionality
- User feedback and best practices
### How We Notify You of Changes
- Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- In-app notification for significant changes
- Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of changes
### Version History
- **v1.0 (November 2025):** Initial privacy policy
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## Open Source and Transparency
FocusPilot is committed to transparency:
- Source code available for security audits upon request
- No obfuscated or hidden code
- Clear explanation of all permissions
- Open to third-party security reviews
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## Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:
**Email:** eric81.dev@gmail.com
**Response Time:** We aim to respond within 48 hours
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## Legal Compliance
FocusPilot complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) - South Africa
- Federal privacy laws applicable to USA users (excluding California)
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations
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## Consent
By installing and using FocusPilot, you consent to:
- Local storage of data on your device as described in this policy
- The use of Chrome permissions for extension functionality
- This Privacy Policy and its terms
You can withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the extension.
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## Summary
**In Plain English:**
✅ **We don't collect your data** - Everything stays on your device
✅ **We don't track you** - No analytics or monitoring
✅ **We don't share anything** - No third parties involved
✅ **You control your data** - Delete it anytime
✅ **We use strong security** - Enterprise-grade encryption
✅ **We're transparent** - Clear about what we do
**FocusPilot is built with privacy as the foundation, not an afterthought.**
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**Last Updated:** November 2025
**Version:** 1.0
**Effective Date:** November 2025
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